FCPS News

FCPS CARES submissions for the month of February 2025.

In Fairfax County's largest middle school, many mentors, each with their own unique skills, rise up to meet every student's needs.

February 3-7 is National School Counseling Week, highlighting the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve academic success and planning for a career. School counselors work with students in many ways, such as classroom lessons, group sessions, and individual counseling.

FCPS is home to many families with multiple members working for the district. We invite employees to be celebrated this Valentine's Day for their love and dedication not just to each other, but also to FCPS.

Dr. Reid writes about all the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week she attended the FCPS Communicators Conference, the Family Vision Group meeting for Quad 1, and the Girls Wrestling Zone Qualifier; met with the Student Advisory Council, visited Weyanoke Elementary…

FCPS wants you to be a part of our team! We are searching for educators with a strong academic background and a passion to make a difference. To meet hiring needs in instructional areas, we are hosting a job fair on Saturday, February 22, 2025, during which networking and interviewing opportunities…

Fairfax County Public Schools presented nine schools with awards for outstanding school communications at the third annual School Communicators Conference held January 29 by the Office of Communications.

Statement on airline tragedy.

The Fairfax County School Board invites applications from community members interested in serving on the Facilities Planning Advisory Council (FPAC) for a Braddock District member and a Franconia District member. FPAC advises and informs FCPS staff and the School Board in the development of…

A message from the Superintendent regarding the airline tragedy. (3:00 p.m. update)

Message from the Superintendent regarding the airline tragedy.

In this issue, read about FY 2026 Proposed Budget, Kindergarten Registration, and First-Class Awards Nominations.

Dr. Reid writes about all the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week she attended the boys and girls basketball games at Annandale High School and a Chinese New Year festival at Jackson Middle School, met with a group of faith leaders, presented her proposed FY 2026…

Dr. Reid shares the school division's commitment to support all of our FCPS families.

Fairfax County Public Schools is paving the way for a stronger community and brighter future with the FY 2026 Proposed Budget.

The proposed $4.0 billion budget would provide competitive compensation to staff members and meet the evolving needs of Fairfax County students.

Dr. Reid updates the community on the key takeaways from the Superintendent’s Boundary Review Advisory Committee Meeting on January 22.

Ray Zhang, who attends Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, has been named a finalist in the 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search. He is among 40 finalists announced today from a group of 300 scholars.

In this issue, read about 📈 SOL Score Reports, Upcoming Budget Presentation, 🔬Science Fair Judges Needed.

Many FCPS high schools participate in the Washington, D.C., chapter of the Critics and Awards Program for High School Theatre, otherwise known as the Cappies. Check out this review of Langley High School's production of "Beauty and the Beast" written by Warner Smith of Lake Braddock Secondary School…

Dr. Reid writes about all the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week, she visited Poe Middle School, attended several student sporting events, the District 12 Honor Bands audition, a Family Vision Group meeting, and more!

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has updated plans for new school construction, capacity enhancements, and renovations as part of the school division’s proposed FY 2026-30 Capital Improvement Program (CIP).

When they aren't shooting hoops, Annandale High School's basketball players are leading the way to literacy at Braddock Elementary School.

The student representative voices the interests of the students of Fairfax County Public Schools. Students who are currently in grades 9, 10, and 11 are eligible to apply.

In this issue, learn about Keeping Your Child Warm Outdoors, Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration, Student Rights and Responsibilities and Cell Phone Policy Survey Coming Soon.

South Lakes High School Math Teacher honored by President Joe Biden as recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) and the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM).

Luis Perez, band director at Holmes Middle School, has been involved with the Washington, D.C., football team for nearly as long as he’s worked at Holmes. He’s in his 29th year with Holmes and 28th as a trumpeter for the Washington Commanders Marching Band.

Mason Crest Elementary School forms student-led team to welcome new students and boost pride in school.

Dr. Reid writes about all the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week, she thanks our facilities, grounds, and Food and Nutrition Services teams for their work during last week's snow closures, attended a girls wrestling tournament, a virtual Community Boundary Review…

PowerSchool confirms FCPS was not impacted by the company's recent data breach.

Fairfax County School Board Ratifies Historic Collective Bargaining Agreements

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology has a new principal -- and he's one of our own.

Dr. Reid updates the community on FCPS' operational status for Friday, January 10.

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is pleased to announce the hiring of the new principal of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST).

In this issue, learn about National Merit Commended Scholars, the Best of 2024 in FCPS, and the Cell Phone Policy.

School meals are an important part of many students' daily nutrition. FCPS Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) staff have been working this week to make sure snow days don't have to mean missed meals.

Eight students from Fairfax County Public Schools, all from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, have been named scholars in the 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search.

Details about weather closures and delays for January 9, 2025.

Dr. Reid provides an update on FCPS' operational status for Wednesday, January 8.

Dr. Reid writes about all the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week, she spotlights a Langley High School student who was featured in the Washington Post for his Eagle Scout service project, highlights upcoming virtual Community Boundary Review meetings, and more!

Get information on the upcoming public hearing on the proposed FY 2026 Capital Improvement Program, including how to sign-up for the Speaker's List.

Dr. Reid writes about all the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week, she attended Boundary Review meetings, a joint meeting of the Fairfax County and Fairfax City School Boards, holiday performances and celebrations, and more!

Join us as we celebrate some of the highlights of 2024.

December 19, 2024 - School Board Regular Meeting Highlights

Six hundred ninety-three FCPS students have been named National Merit Commended Scholars by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

In this issue, read about Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration, Free Webinars and Events for Families, FCPS' Fall 2024 Sports Champions.

Many FCPS high schools participate in the Washington, D.C., chapter of the Critics and Awards Program for High School Theatre, otherwise known as the Cappies. Jenny Mears of Langley High School gives us her review of Antigone: 3021 as performed by Centreville High School.

Get information related to the Superintendent's Boundary Review Advisory Committee's December 16 meeting.

Woodson's Nathaniel Grannis and TJHSST's Rem Turatbekov juggle demands of senior school workload, and international diving championships in Rio de Janeiro.

Fairfax County Public Schools students received eight awards in the National YoungArts Foundation Competition. These students are part of a group of more than 800 YoungArts award winners that were selected through a highly competitive application.